Suspension and tuning advice please

[nigelj]

I have a 2008 1.9PD TDi Fabia Sport. I don't want to spend a fortune or try to turn the car into a drag racer, but would like to improve a couple of things. But, I have a few questions and would welcome any comments...

Suspension - I'd like to improve the road holding but I don't want the car to feel like it has solid wheels, and whatever I do needs to consider the fact that our roads are falling apart so I don't want to be shaken about until my teeth rattle. I've read that the Fabia Sport has lowered or sport suspension, but the ride height looks to my Skoda-inexperienced eye (this is my first, and I've only had it for a few weeks) to be the same as the non-Sport version. Should I be thinking about lowering, different springs, both, or what?

Tuning - I'd like a bit more oomph and flexibility, but I don't want to either damage my engine or loose fuel economy (I know that if I tune it then drive with the pedal down all the way I will!). What are the options for tuning the 1.9PD engine.

By experience, what impact does suspension and engine tuning on this car have on insurance?

I live near Aylesbury in Bucks...does anyone know any suspension/engine tuners not a million miles from here?

Edited 8 November, 2011 by nigelj

[grr666]

I have a 2008 1.9PD TDi Fabia Sport. I don't want to spend a fortune or try to turn the car into a drag racer, but would like to improve a couple of things. But, I have a few questions and would welcome any comments...

Suspension - I'd like to improve the road holding but I don't want the car to feel like it has solid wheels, and whatever I do needs to consider the fact that our roads are falling apart so I don't want to be shaken about until my teeth rattle. I've read that the Fabia Sport has lowered or sport suspension, but the ride height looks to my Skoda-inexperienced eye (this is my first, and I've only had it for a few weeks) to be the same as the non-Sport version. Should I be thinking about lowering, different springs, both, or what?

Tuning - I'd like a bit more oomph and flexibility, but I don't want to either damage my engine or loose fuel economy (I know that if I tune it then drive with the pedal down all the way I will!). What are the options for tuning the 1.9PD engine.

I would go with decent upgraded shocks and springs over coilovers as they can

be fraught with problems unless you spend a fair whack.

Then a sensible power remap should be sufficient to achieve an extra 20-25%

in power. You'd need little else really to make it a real little pocket rocket

[SkyInsurance]

I live near Aylesbury in Bucks...does anyone know any suspension/engine tuners not a million miles from here?

Absolutely, you are lucky enough to be within half an hour drive of Wheels in Motion in Chesham, Bucks. These guys are THE leading UK based suspension specialist.

http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/

Have a look, also check out the forum when you can ask questions and receive professional advice.

I hope that helps

Ollie

Sky Insurance